Remote-control rickshaws and rogue book marketers
Summary
In this episode, Graham Cluley and Geoff White discuss a viral prank in India where teens use a battery management app to remotely disable e-rickshaws via unsecured Bluetooth. Geoff also shares his experience countering AI-generated advance-fee scams targeting authors by harvesting fraudulent bank details to report for money laundering. The hosts conclude with their picks of the week: Graham’s smart plug for controlling his webcam and Geoff’s enjoyment of satisfying cleaning videos.
Topics discussed
Intro, Geoff White's Cyber Hack podcast, and Lazarus Heist leaks
Sponsor: NordLayer network security platform
Smartphone pranks: changing wallpapers and app folders
E-rickshaws hacked via Bat BMS app in India
Sponsor: Arctic Wolf State of Cybersecurity report
Investigating AI-generated book club scams targeting authors
Sponsor: Vanta compliance automation platform
Pick of the Week: Smart plug for DSLR camera power control
Pick of the Week: Satisfying YouTube videos with niece
Outro, social media links, and patron acknowledgments
Sponsor: Aura identity theft protection and data removal
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